I only searched one database thus far and only two articles popped up that mentioned Charles James Shop. Both articles were published in 1962.
The first article, from May 1962 is about the opening of E.J. Korvette's "gleaming white and gold castle on Fifth Avenue and 47th Street." The article noted that this was "the beginning of a new era for Korvette." They then comment "Perhaps the only blemish connected with the Fifth Avenue store is the series of emotional episodes with designer Charles James...Korvette officials are not certain that original James merchandise will be carried in the store...Mr. James attributes the difficulties to a lack of understanding of his methods by his employer Korvette...Korvette officials cringe at any mention of his name...Sportswear is in a wide price range and is being counted on for heavy volume. A black and white silk shirt and pants set carrying the Charles James Shop label is marked at $13,90 each..."
A June 1962 article describes shoppers wandering all over Korvette's new Fifth Avenue store as they try to find the Charles James dresses, only to be told the store is expecting more in ten days or they are expecting more, but deliveries are very slow. They note that one floor down, in the sportswear department, "it's a different story" and "Everything from the most classic swim suits to coordinates carry bright yellow and black "Charles James Shop" hang tags."
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